Photo of the day: Growth starts at the end of your comfort zone

On August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 By shankar19In Nature, Flower, macro, Native plants, Photography, PlantLeave a comment

Vinca Periwinkle Flower “All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” – Tony Robbins

Thoughtful Thursday

On August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, Insect, macro, Nature, Photography, Plant4 Comments

Shot on my Nikon 5300 “True friendship comes when the silence between two people is comfortable.” – David Tyson

Natural Silhouette: Art of Nature

On August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 By shankar19In Bird, Flower, macro, Nature, Photography, Plant8 Comments

Praying mantid resting on a pole. One of the deadliest predator on the planet. Evening Bird gossip Young growing flower bud Stink Bug Chilling out Crow love poles A free roaming bird Three birds, Free birds Wild Parrot Gang

Macro Monday: Look closely around you

On August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, Insect, macro, Native plants, Nature, Photography, Plant2 Comments

Look closely around you in nature where you will find small things which are fascinating but often overlooked (Shot on my Redmi Note 8) Hibiscus: One of the fascinating flowers with amazing details of color and structure Bee covered all in pollen helping in sunflower pollination Common swallowtail butterfly: Another useful pollinator Close up of …

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Wordless Wednesday

On July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, Insect, macro, Native plants, Nature, Photography, Plant2 Comments

Photo of the day

On July 19, 2026July 19, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, Insect, macro, Nature, Photography, Plant6 Comments

“Happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it will evade you, but if you notice the other things around you, it will gently come and sit on your shoulder.” – Henry David Thoreau

Six for Saturday: Photo story

On July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 By shankar19In Insect, macro, Nature, Photography, Plant4 Comments

These are some snaps from my backyard kitchen garden taken with my Redmi phone. Ant brothers hunting for mealy bug. Ants are wonderful predators, they help to control certain insects. Beautiful red dragonfly in my kitchen garden. It is an everyday visitor and also an excellent predator. The larvae is a beautiful creature but extremely …

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Ainselu: The Golden Himalayan Raspberry

On June 27, 2026June 27, 2026 By shankar19In Flower, macro, Native plants, Nature, Photography, Plant2 Comments

Ainselu (*Rubus ellipticus*), the golden Himalayan raspberry of Nepal, is a wild fruit valued for its botanical uniqueness, medicinal uses, and cultural importance. Learn about its distribution, local names, and traditional significance across the Himalayas.